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Rod Whitson makes 'Spears School Tributes: 100 For 100' list

Sat, Nov 01, 2014

Rod Whitson is what many would consider a “self-made man” with a great deal of help from the Spears School of Business. Growing up in Miami, Okla., his parents taught him the value of a good work ethic.

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Samuel Howard makes 'Spears School Tributes: 100 For 100' list

Sat, Nov 01, 2014

Samuel H. Howard was one of the OSU alums honored when the business school announced their "Spears School Tributes: 100 For 100" in 2014 during the 100th anniversary of business education at OSU.

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Roy E. Townsdin makes 'Spears School Tributes: 100 For 100' list

Sat, Nov 01, 2014

Roy E. Townsdin grew up working on his family farm in Ripley, Oklahoma. In addition to playing baseball and basketball for Ripley High School, he was the drum major in the Ripley High school marching band. One of 4 children, Townsdin envisioned being a high school coach one day.

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Scott Householder makes 'Spears School Tributes: 100 For 100' list

Sat, Nov 01, 2014

Scott Householder was one of the OSU alums honored when the business school announced their "Spears School Tributes: 100 For 100" in 2014 during the 100th anniversary of business education at OSU.

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Shelby Norman makes 'Spears School Tributes: 100 For 100' list

Sat, Nov 01, 2014

Students who attend the Spears School of Business know they are going to get a quality education that prepares them to enter the business world ready to make a difference.

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William C. Barnes makes 'Spears School Tributes: 100 For 100' list

Sat, Nov 01, 2014

William (Bill) C. Barnes has had a successful career since his days at Oklahoma State University. The Tulsa, Okla., native earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from OSU’s business school in 1976.

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Tiffany Sewell-Howard makes 'Spears School Tributes: 100 For 100' list

Sat, Nov 01, 2014

Tiffany Sewell-Howard was one of the OSU alums honored when the business school announced their "Spears School Tributes: 100 For 100" in 2014 during the 100th anniversary of business education at OSU.

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Dr. William S. Spears makes 'Spears School Tributes: 100 For 100' list

Sat, Nov 01, 2014

Oklahoma State University’s business school – the Spears School of Business – is named in honor of William S. Spears, who graduated from OSU in 1962 with a bachelor’s degree in marketing.

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Tim DuBois makes 'Spears School Tributes: 100 For 100' list

Sat, Nov 01, 2014

With two degrees in accounting, some may be astounded to learn of Tim DuBois’s successful career in the recording industry. His legendary career has included recognition as a songwriter, manager, record executive and producer.

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Tim Petrikin makes 'Spears School Tributes: 100 For 100' list

Sat, Nov 01, 2014

Based on his career path, one might think Tim Petrikin earned a degree in entrepreneurship or even hospital administration but in 1990, he graduated from Oklahoma State University’s College of Business with a bachelor’s in finance.

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Vickie Carr makes 'Spears School Tributes: 100 For 100' list

Sat, Nov 01, 2014

Vickie and Jeff Carr are glad to put the miles on their vehicles. They have made their share of trips from their home in Dallas to Stillwater over the years to visit their daughter Jenna, who will graduate in May from Oklahoma State University with bachelor’s degrees in hotel and restaurant administration and business (marketing major).

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Dr. Tom A. Coburn makes 'Spears School Tributes: 100 For 100' list

Sat, Nov 01, 2014

Tom A. Coburn was one of the top students in the College of Business Administration during his four years at Oklahoma State University.

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